River Pig Pale Ale | Angry Minnow Brewpub

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Originally reviewed on September 17, 2005, on tap at the Big Lake Brewfest. Cloudy burnt orange pour. Cascade hint on the flavor, but not overwhelmed. Again, a nice example of a properly balanced beer. Dingy dry hop finish. These guys can brew and are good to talk to.

Not a lot going on in the look department. Does look a little oily which is kind of intriguing but no notable head or lacing.
Smell is better, some floral hops and a slight hint of sweet malt.
Taste is very similar to the smell, but a pinch of spice comes through (maybe anise?). The taste is much weaker however and by half way through- the hops seem to have disappeared.
Mouthfeel is good, light to medium body and a bit of carbonation. Does feel a bit oily.
Drinkability is very good and refreshing, light but satisfactory.

16 oz can courteously provided by JP. Have a mentioned how glad I am that he found his way home? Have I also mentioned my unabashed love for canned quality, and in particular, hopped canned quality?

Pours a rusty trombone amber with little staying power and a minimal amount of surface spotting - on the darker side of a pale. As much as I try to conjure the demons from within, there is a reluctance to heed my wishes.

Nose is very malt driven with candy apple front and center. Floral and pineapple lurk underneath, but the caramel puts a firm heel down on the proceedings.

Taste follows the lead set by the nose: faint bitterness, caramel drizzled orange, and a fairly clean finish. Could stand a hops infusion and a maltectomy...stat.

Mouthfeel is light, thin, and low-moderately carbonated.

Overall, I’m happy for the opportunity to try this. I really enjoy being surprised when a friend says they brought something back from a trip. Geeky? No doubt. But I dig it none the less. A decent, easy drinking pale, that could stand a bit more brightness and a bit less on the malt-o-meter.

16 ounce can poured into a pug glass. Producing about 2 inches of off white head. Leaving a thin cap and generous collar. Color is gorgeous, pale copper amber with redish hues.
Lace leaves behind lace lines as the beer recedes.
Aroma of malty maple syrup drenched rolls on butter. Malty to say the least, with mild hop spice, floral hop leaf and very faint citrus.
Flavors are pretty malty with a good amount of sweetness and caramelized sugars. Faint grain flavors too, as well as a light hop profile, mild bitters and leafy flavors with also mild citrus.
Lingering with some hops and sweet grain flavors.
Mouthfeel is pretty creamy, with carbonation balance
This is a remarkable sessioner for sure, that I gladly would seek out again.